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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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